How To Save Money On Cabs – Top 10 Tips

Do you usually travel via cabs? Find the cabs fare quite expensive? Want to save you money while booking or getting a cab for yourself? If so, then you have landed at the right place. This article will provide you some efficient ways to save money on cabs.

Though cabs are quite comfortable and convenient for the journeys sometimes the cab fare can dig a hole in your pocket. Some cab drivers charge a higher fare and make you pay more than what you should. But if you act smartly then you can avoid such kind of situations and save your money while travelling via cabs.

There are many tricks which can help you save a decent amount of money on cabs. This article contains some of the best tricks and ways to save money in cabs. So, let’s explore these tip to save money in cabs, you can thank us later. 😉

1. Compare Prices

Comparing prices before booking a cab is the smartest move to save money in cabs. It doesn’t matter if you are booking the cab online or at the cab/taxi stand, just compare the prices before book one. If you are booking the cab online then you can compare the prices on the app of the cab company itself. You only need to specify the pick up and drop points and it will provide you the estimated fare of the ride. So, do this with some of the well-known cab company apps such as Ola cabs, Uber, etc.

And if you are not booking the cab online and are at the cab stand then ask the fair prices with several cab drivers and choose the lowest price. This way you can save a decent amount of money in cabs

2. Discounts coupons are your friends

Discount coupons are just in trend. You can get discount coupons for shopping online, booking flights, booking hotels rooms and so on. So, is in the case of booking cabs. There are many popular cab companies which provide discount coupons for your ride and you can avail these coupons and save your money in the cab. But from where you do get these discount codes and coupons?

Well, you have to search for the same over the internet. This little research can help you a lot for saving money. I have found some interesting discount coupons for you. Uber is offering 50% off on all cab rides.It also offers you Rs. 50 off on first 4 rides if you are a new user. You can also get cashback up to 25% with Standard Chartered Credit Card and Rs. 2000 off on Taxi and Hotel booking.

Same way Ola which is one of the most popular cab services available offering free rides offer of Rs. 1000.Some other available coupons include 25% cash back on SUV ride(Mumbai). Rs. 50 free ride for new users, 20%CB on Ola Money Recharge and so on. These are some of the exciting offers you can activate and avail before they expire. So, hurry up and grab the offer asap.

3. Don’t rush while paying

Never rush while paying, I said never. There comes many situations when you are going for some urgent work or running out of time or the taxi driver is rushing for the money. But you should keep calm in such situations as this can lead you to count your money incorrectly which can cause you a great loss.

Also, never tip the driver more than required. You should not give tip more the 15% to the driver. And if you are paying by credit card then check for the option to select tip. As by default they can take the tip of up to 30%. So, you can select the amount of the tip and save your money.

4. Promo codes for new users

Not only discount coupons but Promo code also help in saving money in cabs. Promo codes or Referral codes can provide some cashback or discount on your rides. Most of the cab companies got their own app and if you download their app for the first time on your device then they offer you discounts on your rides.

Also, they provide a referral code for you own account. When you refer the app to your friends and they download and register to the app by using your referral code then both of you get some cash rewards. This way you can earn great cash rewards or discount by sharing the app with your friends.

5. Always book cabs from an established company

If you are new to a place or booking the cab for the first time then make sure that you book the cab of an established and well-known company. You can search over the internet for the trusted and well-known companies which provide cab services at the place. This will not only save your money because they are always professional and won’t try to overcharge you but it is also good in terms of safety.

6. Ask if cab sharing service is available

Car sharing can also help you save a decent amount of money in cabs. In fact, you can reduce your monthly cab expenses to half. There are many companies which provide this service such as Uber, Lyft, Ola, etc. You can get a car sharing service at some airports too.

You can then set the pickup location and time. Also, make sure that the driver is the right one and ask details about him. The total fare is distributed among the passengers so overall you get to pay only a portion of fare for your journey.

You can also share the taxi with your friend or someone who is going to the same place just to split the fare to save your money.

7. Never use cab with broken meter

Whenever you get into a cab or taxi then the first thing you should check is their meter. If it is working properly or not. If the meter is not on then ask the driver to turn it on and if it is faulty or damaged then just get out of the cab and find another one. Most of the times, the taxi driver intentionally keep the meter off or use faulty meters to overcharge you. Also, if the meter is already on then also you should ask the driver to restart it. As this can charge you more money than what you should pay.

8. Tell your driver to take the fastest route

There are many cities where it is the regulation to take the passenger by their desired route. So, if you know the shortest route to your destination then ask you, driver, to go via that route. And if not then simply ask your driver to take the quickest route. If possible he/she will take you to the fastest route. Also, the local drivers know the best about traffic, constructions, etc. So, don’t worry if the driver is not taking you by that particular route as it is only to avoid that long traffic jams but do inquire about it.

9. Never get into an unlicensed or unmarked car

Always say no to unlicensed or unmarked cabs. They may take a lower fare but cause you and your money a great harm as these kind of cabs are usually owned by the thieves and kidnappers. So, check the cab before your get in for saving your money and your belongings.

10. Ask a flat rate

If you need to go for a long journey through cab then asking for the flat rate is the best idea as the meter fare can be much greater for the long journey than the flat rates. So, negotiate with the driver for a flat rate just to save your money in cabs.

So friends, these some smart and working tips which can save you a lot of money in cabs. You only need to keep these points in mind. Act smart and save your money. 🙂

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